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Greta Is Off To Greece, At Last
Climate activist Greta Thunberg set for deportation to Greece following detention by Israeli Navy. Reports emerge of "harsh treatment" amid diplomatic tensions over Gaza flotilla.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg is scheduled for deportation to Greece on Monday, according to organizers of the Global Sumud Flotilla, following her detention by the Israeli Navy after the interception of the Gaza-bound vessels.
The deportation plan coincides with reports that the Swedish activist and other detainees are leveling accusations of mistreatment against Israeli authorities, escalating the diplomatic fallout from the maritime operation.
Thunberg's Deportation Details Emerge
The Global Sumud Flotilla's activist groups announced via X/Twitter that Thunberg, who was among the nearly 500 activists detained, is set to be released and will "arrive in Greece" on Monday.
The deportation is being managed through diplomatic channels, with Greece organizing a dedicated flight. The Greek Foreign Ministry confirmed that a special flight would depart from Eilat-Ramon International Airport on Monday, October 6, 2025, "to safely return the Greek citizens to Athens on the same day."
Activist Alleges 'Harsh Treatment' in Detention
Thunberg has accused Israeli forces of subjecting her to harsh treatment while in custody, according to a report by The Guardian.
The Swedish Foreign Ministry, citing a conversation between Thunberg and an official who visited her, disclosed details of her alleged detention conditions in an email:
"The embassy has been able to meet with Greta. She informed of dehydration. She has received insufficient amounts of both water and food. She also stated that she had developed rashes, which she suspects were caused by bedbugs. She spoke of harsh treatment and said she had been sitting for long periods on hard surfaces.”
The detention facility has also been linked to reports of aggressive behavior from both sides. Another flotilla member was reportedly photographed by Israeli personnel while being forced to hold undisclosed flags.
Separately, Israeli police accused a Spanish national, who was detained on a flotilla vessel, of biting a female medical staff member at Ketziot Prison during a routine medical examination. The staff member received onsite treatment, and police were called to handle the attacker, though it is unknown if legal action will follow.